Previous targeting of Celtic manager Neil Lennon

For Neil Lennon, the 39-year-old Celtic manager, bottom, sectarian attacks have been a depressing feature throughout his football career, but none has been as chilling as this one.

The sending of a live explosive through the post is arguably the most dangerous episode in a professional life that has been blighted by controversy. As a Catholic playing for the mainly Protestant-supported Northern Ireland team, he had abuse from loyalists.

In 2002, he was withdrew from the Northern Ireland team for a game against Cyprus after receiving death threats from paramilitaries. In Glasgow, he was knocked unconscious in 2008 during an attack.

Paul McBride QC, above, is one of Scotland's leading lawyers and has represented Mr Lennon at SFA hearings.

Trish Godman has just retired from politics, having served three Holyrood terms as a Labour MSP. She has worn a Celtic shirt at social events.